. X\H, PP. 171-176 BECENSBER 31, 1903 PROCEEDINGS OK TCTO BIOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON DIAGNOSES OF NEW SPECIES OF MOLLUSKS FROM THE SANTA BARBARA CHANNEL, CALIFORNIA, BY WILLIAM HEALEY.DALK Daring the past summer Mr. Herbert N. Lowe and Mr. John H. Paine, with the aid of a gasoline launch, did some dredging in the Santa Barbara Channel near . Avalon, Catalina Island, The depth of water was from 40 to 60 fathoms. The result of this work, by two enthusiastic young -collectors* has been very interesting, two genera not before known to in habit the coast having been discovered, represented by two species, both new, one of which, Metzyeria californica, has al ready been described elsewhere by the writer. The following species, from among those sent to the writer for identification, appear to be new, and diagnoses of them are now provided. The presence of so many novelties gives some idea of the richness of the molluscan fauna of this region, and indicates that many more forms probably remain to be discov ered in the same vicinity. When not otherwise stated the locality is as above mentioned, and all except Mitra dolor osa^ are represented in the collection of the gentlemen named. Mrs. Lydia Emerson Fancher and Mrs. Lillie J. Sawin as sisted in the search for mollusks and at the request of Mr. Paine two of the species have been named in honor of these ladies. 44 PHOC. Biou Soa WASH. VOL. XVI, 1903. <m)
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